Squamous part of frontal bone

Squama frontalis

Definition

Andréa Lopes da Costa

The squamous part of the frontal bone corresponds to the dorsal part of this bone. It contributes to the formation of the cranial cavity, anterior to the parietal bone.

References

  • Barone R. Anatomie comparée des mammifères domestiques, Tome 1, Ostéologie, 5th edition, Vigot, Paris, 2017.

  • Constantinescu GM, Schaller O. Illustrated veterinary anatomical nomenclature, 3rd Edition, Enke Verlag, Stuttgart, 2012.

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